Fairy hotels have the ambiance you’re looking for, whether you prefer hobbits, elves, or cartoon-style accommodations. These are not hotels for kids but feature exotic décor and furnishings straight out of a novel, like crafted antique furniture, Old World dining ware, and beautiful hillsides. These are commonly sought out as romantic getaways and spiritual adventures, as they have minimal staff but unique interiors.
Fairytale Hotels
The Bloomhouse  
Dalton Bloom embarked on a journey to build a unique structure in the sweeping hills of Austin. He convinced his architect friend Charles Harker, who, in the early 1970s, studied at the University of Texas and looked for a graduation project. After agreeing on the details, work has commenced on …
Accommodation types: Fairytale
Location: Austin  USA  North America
Green Moon  
Lodge
Costa Rica's tourism is happily bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels of over three million visitors annually, which has constantly been growing. The country that advertises itself with the slogan 'pura vida' (pure life) made a massive leap in comfort and safety for all of us gringos with a slight cost …
Accommodation types: Fairytale   Hippie   Jungle
Location: Montezuma  Costa Rica  Central America
Alton Towers  
Hotel
The largest amusement park in England is Alton Towers. The complex in Staffordshire, England, consists of a theme park, water park, spa, mini golf, and five hotels. One of the five accommodation options is the Alton Towers Hotel. It was the first one to open in 1996, and it's themed …
Accommodation types: Fairytale   Theme Park
Location: Alton  United Kingdom  West Europe
Glamping & Camping  
Iceland
If you want to go off the beaten path, Vestmannaeyjar (The Westman Islands) is an archipelago of 15 islands off the South Coast of Iceland. The islands host the largest population of nesting puffins in the world and are equally rich in natural beauty as you would expect from Iceland. …
Accommodation types: Fairytale   Nature   Remote
Location: Vestmannaeyjar  Iceland  West Europe
Les Cabanes  
De Rensiwez
Set in a gorgeous, sheltered valley of the Ardennes in Wallonia (the French-speaking region of southern Belgium), Les Cabanes de Rensiwez has possibly the most romantic treehouses that you have ever seen. The name means "the crossing of the reindeer", and a part of the pathway leading to the cottages …
Accommodation types: Fairytale   Nature   Treehouse
Location: Houffalize  Belgium  West Europe
The Roxbury  
At Stratton Falls
You have to see to believe the fantastical world created by a dedicated couple in the USA. The owners envisioned Alice in Wonderland happily living together with Willy Wonka in a residence they created in Oz. But you are in Roxbury, New York, among the lush Catskill Mountains, and this …
Accommodation types: Design   Fairytale
Location: Roxbury  USA  North America
Tree House  
Lodge
Tree House is a fairytale ecolodge on Costa Rica's scenic Caribbean coast situated on a 10-acre private land. The lodge is nestled in the lush forest of the Playa Chiquita at the edge of the Gandoca-Manzanillo wildlife refuge. You will get the best of both worlds here. It is a …
Accommodation types: Beach   Fairytale   Jungle   Nature
Location: Puerto Viejo  Costa Rica  Central America
Azulik  
If you’re active on social media, you might have seen photos of AZULIK before. This picture-perfect eco-retreat in Tulum has become Instagram famous thanks to its surreal architecture and jaw-dropping landscape. The retreat combines luxury with total immersion in nature, hanging over the cliffs right on the Caribbean Sea coast. …
Accommodation types: Beach   Fairytale   Luxury   Treehouse
Location: Tulum  Mexico  North America
Hostal  
Las Olas
Heading to Copacabana? If you want to take a break from run-of-the-mill hotels, check out the quirky little place called Hostal Las Olas Guesthouse. It’s a complex of ten private villas, all of which come in different shapes and with unique interiors (my personal favorite is the seashell). Las Olas …
Accommodation types: Eco-Friendly   Fairytale   Nature
Location: Copacabana  Bolivia  South America
Norrqvarn  
Hotell
Norrqvarn Hotell is set in an old mill on the banks of Göta Canal, Sweden. Surrounded by woods and fields, the hotel seems pretty idyllic, yet nothing ordinary. But… there’s a couple of surprises hiding around the corner. In a nod to the youngest guests (and those of us who …
Accommodation types: Fairytale   Treehouse
Location: Lyrestad  Sweden  West Europe
La Cabane du  
Capitaine Némo II
Captain Nemo’s cabin is a quirky apartment located in Nantes, France, made to resemble where the popular fictional book hero might have lived. Nemo (Latin for “no one”) is a mysterious figure and scientific genius who roams the deep sea in his submarine, avoiding dry land unless it’s uninhabited. This …
Accommodation types: Fairytale
Location: Nantes  France  West Europe
Le Moulin  
du Roc
As the name suggests, Le Moulin du Roc was initially built as a water mill. It was later converted into a hotel with some rooms in the historic mill and some in the newly added building. Today, Le Moulin du Roc is a quiet and charming sanctuary in southwestern France. …
Accommodation types: Fairytale   Luxury
Location: Champagnac-de-Belair  France  West Europe
Lakshman Sagar  
Resort
Built in the 19th Century, this getaway is unlike any other in Raipur, India. Lakshman Sagar was originally constructed as a hunting lodge, hosting only the most elite and noble families. Now, it’s home to 12 sustainably designed cottages dotted along a man-made lake. Known for its “slow living” mantra, …
Accommodation types: Fairytale
Location: Raipur  India  South Asia
Fantasyland  
Hotel
Located in West Edmonton Mall – one of the largest malls on Earth – the Fantasyland Hotel features themed rooms to resemble your wildest dreams. Treat yourself, after all, as the poet Langston Hughs said, “hold fast to dreams.” Ever wondered what it must be like to live on a …
Accommodation types: Fairytale   Theme Park
Location: Edmonton  Canada  North America
The Himalayan  
Village
Tucked in India’s Parvati valley, travelers will find the eco-friendly Himalayan Village, a perfect spot for adventure seekers and those who want to find the ultimate fairytale retreat. The valley offers treks, blooming flower valleys, thick flora and fauna, crystal clear waterfalls, and calming rivers set in the Deodar forest. …
Accommodation types: Fairytale   Mountain   Nature   Traditional
Location: Kasol  India  South Asia
Surprenantes  
Jules Verne
Based on Jules Verne’s 1865 novel, From the Earth to the Moon, this imaginative French space will leave guests both amused and inspired. An ode to the story takes place in the post-American Civil War era, where characters attempt to launch three people to the moon. This apartment is whimsical …
Accommodation types: Fairytale
Location: Nantes  France  West Europe
Hotel Galeria  
Spirit
Locally known as the “Butterfly House,” this Slovakian hotel/hostel hybrid in Slovakia looks like something out of a children’s fairytale with its explosions of color and jagged designs. Strikingly bright and bold, Hotel Galéria Spirit is a 5-minute walk from the train station and about 15 minutes from the historic …
Accommodation types: Fairytale   Hippie   Hostel
Location: Bratislava  Slovakia  East Europe
The Boot  
I like how this cottage-shaped-like-a-giant-boot actually has shoelaces. See that? Attention to detail. This romantic bed and breakfast cottage is the only accommodation in the 2.4 hectare Jester House Estate. Inside, there is a fireplace, kitchenette, and bathroom with a shower built for two. Up the spiral staircase, there is …
Accommodation types: Fairytale
Location: Tasman  New Zealand  Oceania
Mira Mira  
Situated on 22 acres of lush bushland, Mira Mira allows guests to experience the beauty of the Gippsland Region in a fantasy retreat. Set only 90 minutes outside of Melbourne, this bed and breakfast offer you something both daring and different. Mira Mira has three separate lodgings to choose from, …
Accommodation types: Cave   Fairytale   Nature
Location: Crossover  Australia  Oceania
Secluded Intown  
Treehouse
A trip to in town Buckhead, Atlanta will leave you amazed when you arrive at your very own trio of treehouses. Regardless of whether you are an outdoorsy person or you just want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city living, these treehouses are the perfect escape. …
Accommodation types: Fairytale   Nature   Treehouse
Location: Atlanta  USA  North America
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